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Guide to Gas Ranges
CONTENTS PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
COOKTOP USE 5
OVEN USE 6
SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models) 7
GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING 8
BEFORE YOU CALL 11
REPLACEMENT PARTS 11
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these words and follow all
instructions given:
WARNING!. This word will alert you to situations that may cause seriously harm, death or property
damage if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION!. This word will alert you to situations that may cause injury, or property damage if you do not
follow instructions.
WARNING!.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
• User servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
• Do not leave children alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where
• Wear proper apparel – Loose-fitting pr hanging garments should never be worn while using the
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers,
o Do not try to light any appliance.
o Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
o Immediately call your gas supplier from neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
o If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.- lasted edition, or in Canada
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-lasted
edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
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ANTI TIP DEVICE
WARNING!.
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
WARNING!.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range.
Please refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions for proper installation.
WARNING!. Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this range can result in serious
injuries and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The
weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
WARNING!. Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.
CAUTION!. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
WARNING!. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• Storage in or on appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer or
near surface burners. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware and towels,
as well as flammable liquids. Do not storage explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNER OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas
near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top. The oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door
and window.
• Do not use water or flour on grease fires – Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda or foam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use only dry potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot heating burners. Do not use a towel or other or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Do not heat unopened food containers – Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate the oven during the power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
oven. If the oven is not turn off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, rest the clock.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
• WARNING!. Use proper flame size – Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensils to flame will also improve efficiency.
• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and
turn the burner off before removing the pan.
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• Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that that burner has
lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface burners – To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle
of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings – Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Protective liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans or oven bottom, excepts as suggested
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
• Glazed cooking utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacture’s recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer – Stand to the side of the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
• Do not heat unopened food containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located is located below the backguard. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heatsensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or engine.
• Placement of oven racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or
remove grounding prong from electrical power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire or death.
WARNING!. This appliance is equipped with a 3-
prong grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the
grounding prong from this plug.
For personal safety, the range must be properly
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly
polarized and properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet,
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with
this range for complete installation and grounding
instructions.
it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have
it receptacle with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING Before servicing, disconnect electrical supply at circuit breaker, fuse or power cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKTOP USE
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
IMPORTANT: In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a
surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, and then slowly turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. After
burner lights push in and turn knob to desire setting. Use CAUTION when lighting surface burners manually.
Your range may be equipped with 2 different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in large
volumes increases as the burner size increases.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extent beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.
Operating the surface burners
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has lit.
5. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be
set at a particular setting. Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control
knob in the LITE position)
Setting proper surface burner flame size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. Size and type of
utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food
will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.
FLAME SIZE TYPE OF COOKING
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan-broiling.
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; Thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
IMPORTANT: The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
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OVEN USE
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROL
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is release through this vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Arranging oven racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN) Always uses oven
mitts when using the oven.
Racks have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out,
and will not tilt. Do not move racks with bake ware on them.
• To remove, pull the rack out until the stop position, raise the front edge and slide out.
• To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide it back into
place.
Recommended rack positions for broiling, baking and roasting
FOOD RACK POSITION
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1 or 2
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits and muffins 2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry 4
Turkey, roast or ham 4
Air circulation in the oven
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 in. (5 cm) of
space around bake ware and be sure pans and bake ware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the
oven cavity.
The hot air must circulate around the pans and bake ware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
NUMBER OF PANS POSITION ON RACK
1 Center of rack
2 Side by side or slightly staggered
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make that no bake ware piece is directly over another.
HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
Baking
Before baking, positions racks and bake ware according to “Arranging oven racks and Air circulation in the oven”
sections.
1. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to the desire temperature.
2. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessary when roasting, cooking
casseroles or broiling most foods.
3. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.
Broiling
Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.
1. Open broiler drawer lid.
2. To remove, pull the rack out until the stop position, raise the front edge and slide out.
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3. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the broiler drawer walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide it
back into place.
• For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position)
• For medium foods use middle position.
• For well-done foods such a chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the
burner (lower position)
4. Place meat on pan.
5. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan is positioned correctly in rack as shown on figure.
6. Slide the broiler rack all the way into the range.
7. Push and turn the Temperature Control knob to BROIL.
8. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Always pull the
broiler rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.
9. When broiling is finished, turn the temperature Control knob to OFF.
10. When removing broiler pan from the rack always use potholders.
CAUTION!. Should a broil fire occur, leave the broiler drawer closed and turn OFF the oven. If the fire continues,
throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models)
TO SET THE 4 BUTTON TIME OF DAY CLOCK
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, “12:00” will flash in
the display window.
• Push and hold the CLOCK pad.
• Push the UP or DOWN ARROW pads until the correct time appears in the display. UP ARROW increases time and
DOWN ARROW decreases time.
• Push the CLOCK pad again to start.
TO SET THE 4 BUTTON MINUTE TIMER
• Push the TIMER pad, “0:00” will appear in the display window. The timer can be set for any amount of time from
00:01 minute to 11:59 hours.
• Push in and hold the UP ARROW pads until the correct amount of time appears in the display. UP ARROW
increases time and DOWN ARROW decreases time.
The minute timer will automatically start when the button is released. The “:” will flash to indicate Minute Timer
mode.
• When the set time has passed, the control will display “0:00” and beep three times. The timer will continue to
beep until CLOCK PAD or TIMER PAD is pressed at which time the timer will return to the clock mode.
NOTES:
1. Push TIMER PAD at any time to cancel the timer and return to the clock operation.
2. The timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set
time has run out. While the timer is active, press and hold the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to increase or decrease
the time.
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GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
SURFACES HOW TO CLEAN
Porcelain enamel surfaces
and burner grates
Painted surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides of the range. Clean these with soap and water or
Control panel and knobs The Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy
Lift-off oven door The oven door is removable for cleaning.
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acidresistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it
up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash wish soap and water. Rinse well.
Clean burner grates in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not
removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions above.
vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surfaces.
water.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it
straight off the stem. Wash the knob in soap and water but do not soak.
To remove:
• Open the door to the fully opened position.
• Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hook of the
hinge levers. You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to
pull the lock fully over the hooks.
• Grasp the door by the sides; pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to
disengage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you
while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage
the hinge levers.
To replace:
• Proceed in reverse to reinstall the door. Make sure the hinge supports are fully
engaged before unlocking the hinge levers.
To clean the inside of the door:
• Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
• Soap-filled, steel wool pads may also be used.
To clean the outside of the door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven
door. Rinse well.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.
• Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
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Oven cavity Do not use oven cleaners.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soap-filled, steel wool pads may also be
used.
Be sure to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
To clean the oven bottom, gently lift the bake element. This will allow easier access
to the oven bottom for cleaning. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 to
5 inches from the resting position. Clean with warm soapy water.
Oven heating elements Do not clean the oven heating elements. Any soil will burn off when the elements
are heated.
Oven racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.
To make the racks slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil or
cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the racks with it.
Broiler pan After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Carefully pour out the grease
from the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan in hot water with soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper
towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.
It may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. The broiler pan can also be
cleaned in the dishwasher.
Oven light (on some
models)
Broiler drawer (on some
models)
Before replacing the oven light bulb, turn the oven light OFF. Replace bulb with a
40-watts household appliance bulb.
The broiler drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and
empty.
To remove:
• Open drawer to its full open position.
• Locate the black tabs on both sides of the drawer.
• Press the tabs on both right and left side at the same time, then pull drawer
out another inch.
• Holding the drawer by its sides, not its front, carefully pull it all the way out.
To replace:
• Align the drawer glides with the receiving guides.
• Push drawer in all the way.
• Gently open and close the drawer to ensure it is seated properly on the slides.
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CLEANING THE CONTOURED WELL AREAS, BURNER CAPS AND BURNER HEADS
The contoured well areas, burners caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean
will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
To clean the recessed and contoured areas of the cooktop:
• If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean,
damp cloth and wipe dry.
To remove and replace the surface burner caps and surface burner heads:
• Remove in the following order
1. Surface burner grates
2. Surface burner caps, and
3. Surface burner heads
• Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface burner caps and surface burner heads. Do not remove any
parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface
burners without the surface burner caps and surface burner heads properly in place.
To clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads:
• Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner
heads. The ports or slots around the burner head must be routinely cleaned. If residue still remains in these ports,
use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes.
For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas orifice holder opening. Always keep the surface burner cap and surface burner
head in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
The cooktop is not removable. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
CAUTION!. Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed
ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.
CAUTION!. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by an authorized distributor or qualified agency.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or maintenance, shut off gas supply.
Disconnect the gas and electrical supply.
If the gas or electrical supply is inaccessible, lift the unit slightly at the front and pull out away from the wall.
Pull only ad far as necessary to disconnect the gas and electrical supply.
Finish removing the unit for servicing and cleaning.
Reinstall in reverse order making sure to level the range and check gas connections for leaks.
See Anti-Tip Instructions for proper anchoring instructions.
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BEFORE YOU CALL
IMPORTANT: Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Surface burners do not light •
Surface burner flame burns
half way around
Surface burner flame is
orange
Poor baking results •
Flames inside oven or
smoking from vent
Oven smokes excessively
during broiling
Oven door is crooked •
Oven light (some models)
does not work
POSSIBLE CAUSE/
Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE/
turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn
control knob to desired flame size.
Burner ports are clogged/
•
needle to clean ports.
Range power cord is disconnected from outlet/
•
plugged into the outlet.
•
Electrical power outage/
be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
•
Burner ports are clogged/
needle to clean ports.
Moisture is present after cleaning/
•
operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly.
•
Dust particles in main line/
flame turns blue.
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.
•
Many factors affect baking results/
used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the
oven. Try adjusting the recipes recommended temperature or baking time.
Be sure regulator gas valve is “ON”/
•
•
Your oven will most likely smoke after a spillover has occurred/
normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease on oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers
immediately.
•
Meat too close to the broil burner/
clearance between the meat and the broiler.
•
Meat not properly prepared/
remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
•
Broiler drawer needs to be cleaned/
up of grease or food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a
regular basis.
•
Broiler drawer is open/
The door is out of position/
sometimes gets out of position during installation. To straighten the door,
see “Care and Cleaning” in this manual.
•
Replace or tighten bulb/
Switch operating light is broken/
•
SOLUTION
Push in and
With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
Be sure cord is securely
Burners can be lit manually. Check house lights to
With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to
Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until
Make sure the proper rack position is
See Installation Instructions.
This is
Reposition the rack to provide more
Remove excess fat from meat. Slash
Excessive smoking is caused by a build
Drawer door should be closed when broiling.
Because the oven door is removable; it is
See “Care and Cleaning” in this manual.
Call for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specified parts.
These factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build
every new appliance.
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call your nearest designated service center.
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used under license to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC. 4400 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55343. PTT-090905
Product features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
For service, support and warranty information, visit
www.sunbeammajorappliances.com or in the US call 1-866-866-6283.
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